John Yeomans

Entity

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Maker's Mark: An image of the maker's mark for John Yeomans. The mark consists of a crown above the letters "RIY".
Maker's Mark

An image of the maker's mark for John Yeomans. The mark consists of a crown above the letters "RIY".

Name/Title

John Yeomans

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.55

Tags

yeomans, crown, i, r, y, riy, sheffield, maker's mark

Description

John Yeomans was listed as a fine scissor maker at 7 Norfolk Row in Robinson's (1797). His mark was an image of a crown above the letters "RIY". He is listed at Fargate in subsequent directories, including: Holden's, 1811 - fine scissor manufactory Wardle & Bentham, 1814-15 - scissor maker Brownell, 1817 - scissor manufacturer

Category

Makers' Marks, Manufacturers

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

March 6, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 6, 2025